Materials Strategy & CTB Program Lead

Booster; Hayward, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio, a leading US drone company, seeks a Senior Materials Program Manager to drive material strategy for drones and future products in a regulated environment. You will oversee BOM planning, CTB execution, and risk mitigation to ensure on-time shipping and healthy supply chains.

Required: 5–8 years in OEM/JDM/ODM hardware with CM experience; strong analytical skills; on-site in Hayward, CA. Relocation and equity opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations.
• 5 to 8 years of related experience in OEM/JDM/ODM hardware business and CM experience.
• Strong analytical and data-based problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present status in meetings.
• Collaborative team player.
• PLM software and ERP knowledge is a plus.
• On-site in Hayward, CA (3 days/week).

Responsibilities

• Plan all BOM materials to ensure availability across the product lifecycle at in-house FATP and CM sites.
• Manage Clear-to-Build (CTB) to meet production plans and orders; optimize inventory levels.
• Identify supply chain risks and mitigation steps; communicate across stakeholders.
• Use CTB to drive ECOs, product transitions, and material revisions.
• Collaborate with purchasing to drive supply commits and close shortages.
• Work in a cross-functional team with manufacturing, program management, and design teams.
• Engage with system developers to improve internal systems and tools.
• Continuously seek process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-based problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations

Tools

PLM software

ERP systems

Job description

Skydio, a leading US drone company, seeks a Senior Materials Program Manager to drive material strategy for drones and future products in a regulated environment. You will oversee BOM planning, CTB execution, and risk mitigation to ensure on-time shipping and healthy supply chains.

Required: 5–8 years in OEM/JDM/ODM hardware with CM experience; strong analytical skills; on-site in Hayward, CA. Relocation and equity opportunities may be available.